From Julie:
Ilse Crawford used classic Welsh tapestry blankets in her design for the restaurant at the Olde Bell Inn, draping them over high-backed settles from Labour and Wait and fastening them with bridle leather belts. Similar blankets can be found at Melin Tregwynt, a family-owned woollens mill in operation since 1912.
Below: The black, charcoal, silver, white collection at Melin Tregwynt.
4 comments October 6th, 2008
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From Julie:
Swedish designer Johan Forsberg uses sand from the Öresunds seabed, the stretch of water that separates Sweden and Denmark, in the concrete formula he uses for these minimalist clocks. Visit Forsberg Form to see more of his work. Via Emmas Design Blogg
Below: An image of the Öresunds bridge, which connects Sweden and Denmark (via Flickr), and spans the straits of Öresunds, where Forsberg gets his sand.
Add comment October 2nd, 2008
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From Julie:
The first architect-designed house I spent time in (by Harvard GSD professor Paul Mitarchi) was outfitted with an indoor swing. While the grownups discussed politics and drank wine, the children swung on the swing. This photo reminded me that for those lucky enough to live in large spaces with high ceilings, an indoor swing is a welcome diversion.
Below: The Skagerak Teak Swing is currently on sale for $152.58 at Teak, Wicker & More.
Below: The Tunto Keinu Swing from Finnish workshop Tunto Design is available at Rose and Radish in SF. Made of layered birch plywood, it’s available in green, light blue, or red for $250.
3 comments September 30th, 2008
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From Sarah & Julie:
A while back, we discovered the work of London-based design/build outfit Turner Castle Associates; we especially admired this house: a 1924 mechanic’s garage in Primrose Hill, turned into a 1,000-square-foot living space for industrial designer Sam Hecht and architect Kim Colin, who met at an Eames exhibit. Hecht’s mantra—”less is everything”—is the guiding principle in this project. Floor-to-ceiling white cupboards conceal all clutter; the original parquet floors were preserved; and furnishings are restricted to a small collection of modernist pieces.
After admiring the Turner Castle project, we learned that the inhabitants were the team behind Industrial Facility, a product design company that has a knack for paring down everyday objects to simple, functional forms. Muji aficionados may recognize some of their designs:
Below: Coffee maker, available from Muji Japan for ¥4,900.
Below: Sam Hecht designed this magnetic knife rack, manufactured by Taylor’s Eye Witness in Sheffield. Available in beech or bamboo, the rack can hold up to 10 knives; prices start at £16 at Premier Cutlery.
Below: IF 4000 knife series by Sam Hecht. Prices start at $45.50 from Conran USA.
Below: Jersey oven dish set for Maytag.
Below: Chantry Knife Sharpener by Sam Hecht; $65 at Fitszu.
3 comments September 5th, 2008
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From Julie:
Spotted on Materialicious: the Leviton Triplex Outlet, which offers three outlets that can accept three plugs simultaneously, eliminating the need for multi-outlet adapters or power strips. This would be perfect in a kitchen or study.
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From Sarah:
Several years ago, I received a Kyocera ceramic knife from a Japanese friend. I was a bit skeptical, as Kyocera, the maker, was more noted for its electronic products at the time. It has proved to be a great asset in the kitchen; the blade is razor sharp, easy to clean, and has retained its sharpness over time. The knife is now available in the U.S.; $53.96 from Chef’s Resource.
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From Sarah and Julie:
We are long-time devotees of the aesthetics of Heather Frazier (we haunted her San Francisco clothing store Heather, where she stocked the city’s best assortment of off-the-grid labels). When she moved to Portland, OR, and closed her store, we were heartbroken. Now we have to content ourselves with online visits to Frazier & Wing, where she offers her handmade mobiles (we included one in Palette & Paints: Green Children’s Room); we especially like this colorful Child’s Mobile for $85.
Add comment August 29th, 2008
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From Janet:
The proliferation of cords and chargers has given birth to a new industry of accessories to help detangle this mess; here’s a roundup of our favorites.
CHARGING HOLDERS:
Below: Tired of tripping over the phone while it’s charging? Drinn Mobile Phone Charger Holder
Below: Same functionality, sleeker look—the Blomus Movo Mobile Phone Charger Holder; $18 at All Modern.
CORD CONTROL:
Below: Organize cord slack with the CordHog; $6 for a six-pack at CordHog. Available in six colors.
Below: Spotted by Julie and Francesca at the ICFF in May, the Wall Cleat “for mooring the many ropes of technology.” The Brooklyn-based Wall Cleat designer Karl Zahn informs us that it will be for sale in about a month through charlesandmarie.com.
Below: Conceal unsightly cords with the CableBox from BlueLounge. “Simply place your power strips or surge protector inside CableBox. No need to unplug anything first. Then stow away the surplus cable lengths, close the lid, and done.” $29.99 at BlueLounge.
Below: Tired of snarled cords under your desk? The under-desk-mounted Sombrero Wire Manager is a cheap and effective solution; $4 at Mockett.
Below: The sleek SpaceStation, another BlueLounge product, is an extended desk organizer for laptop users featuring internal coiling pins; $79.99. Go to BlueLounge for more information.
Below: In our house, we keep a tangle of spare cords in a shoebox for lack of a better solution. At last, a great idea: the KangaRoom Cord Keeper with several compartments to stow extra video cords, phone cords, and USB cords. In cherry, green, or yellow for $25 at KangaRoom.
CHARGING STATIONS:
Below: BlueLounge’s Sanctuary Charging Station from A + R Store:
Below: A real space saver, the Wall-Mountable Phone/PDA Charger is $40 from KangaRoom.
Below: The Chargepod is sleek, simple and enables charging of up to six mobile electronics with one cord. $39 for the base and $9.95 for adapters for your particular products from Callpod.
Below: Lacquer Charging Station; available in white, mushroom, or espresso for $49 at West Elm.
Add comment August 28th, 2008
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From Francesca:
I just read that John Derian, master of the decoupage plate, will be producing a capsule collection for Target, which is good news for his many admirers. His line of coasters, plates, frames, vases, and other home accessories will be available starting September 14; most pieces will be under $20.
1 comment August 19th, 2008
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From Julie:
Didn’t make it to the beach this summer? Assemble a seashell collection with exotica from Sea Shell City.
1 comment August 19th, 2008
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